London Ninja

The two main discount airlines in the UK are EasyJet and RyanAir. There are a couple of smaller airlines to certain destinations but for the most part EasyJet and RyanAir are the ones you go with.

Now, I’ve been on many cheap airlines in the US but none have hidden as many costs as RyanAir .

Let me give you an idea of the absurdity in the discount airlines here in the UK:
1. £12 to check in luggage. 12 bloody quid. Carry-on luggage must be under 10 kilograms
2. £3 to check in at the airport. Let me repeat….£3 to check in at the airport.
3. Your carry-on must be 10kg or less. 10kg = 22lbs. That’s how much 3 wifebeaters and an electric toothbrush weigh.
4. RyanAir advertises 1 cent fares but adds a £20-25 tax on top. Talk about pushing things to the limit. Wonder why they didn’t just go with FREE flights but you pay £25 tax?
5. £4 per passenger for using a Credit Card. Talk about gouging.

Overall, RyanAir still has its merits just not ones I care about. It’s like getting a finger up the arse from your doctor. Sure, there are benefits in preventative ways.but it is just not a good experieTherence. [disclaimer: I do not have any personal experience in that area.]

So I am pleased to say that finally, RyanAir has agreed to the OFT’s mandate to change its cheating ways. The airline still sucks but hey….I got a roundtrip flight to and from Stockholm for like £26. That’s like $50-60 bones. Not bad at all…as long as you’re not checking in at the airport, checking in luggage, using your Credit Card, buying sodas, or doing anything you’re used to doing when you go on a flight. Se La Vie